In The Know
Chef Mike Isabella Opens Bandolero in Georgetown May 24th
May 16, 2012Like his first and wildly popular Graffiato in Chinatown, Mike Isabella’s Bandolero is a small-plates concept restaurant, only this time, it's Mexican.
With an emphasis on sharing, specialties include the suckling pig taco with apple and habanero mustard, lamb sopes, the “fish stick taco” made from mahi mahi crusted in crushed tortilla chips, and a Mayan pumpkin seed dip called sikil pak.
“When I go out for Mexican food, I want lots of tacos and strong margaritas. Bandolero will have a wide selection of both,” said Chef/Partner, Mike Isabella. “We call it modern Mexican cuisine because we take classic dishes and spin the flavor profiles. You will find tacos filled with octopus, crab meat or raw tuna, nachos topped with goat and salsa made with pumpkin seeds and garnished with fresh fruit.”
Bandolero is at 3241 M Street. Tel: 202.625.4488
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Meet Your New Butchers
May 6, 2012It's been ahwile since Georgetown has had its own charcuterie. Well more than awhile. Never. Remember the wonderful selection of fresh meats and sausages at Neams? And of course there's Dean & Deluca, but never a free-standing shop. Until now.
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
Jamie preparing smoked chicken
The owner, Josef Stachowski, a first-time butcher, has co-owned a catering company and worked in local restaurants. He's also son of "Maestro of Meat" Jamie Stachowski, meat perveyor at Rose Park Farmers' Market, and recently featured in the documentary, Meat America.
Don't be confused by the old Griffin Market sign. Stachowski Market is open for business. As Joseph says," We're a good fit for each other." He means Georgetown and the family's business. From catering and delivery to pheasant and game pâté to prepared meats, sandwiches and even TV dinners. That's right.
When The Georgetown Dish stopped in, Jamie, Jyoti and Joseph were preparing ready-to-go meals of smoked chicken, scalloped potatoes and blanched asparagus.
There will be seating in the front of the shop soon, and the official grand opening is several weeks away. But you can stop in now, say hi to your new butchers and ask, "What's for dinner?"
Stachowski Market is at 1425 28th Street. Hours are 10:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday.
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
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Jackson Art Center Open House May 20th
May 3, 2012Passersby, visitors to Montrose Park and even local residents are often unaware that a turreted Victorian building on leafy R Street houses studios for over 30 artists, sculptors, ceramicists, and photographers.
(Photo by: Jackson School)
Visit this haven of creativity for the annual Jackson Art Center Spring Open House on May 20, 2012 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Meander through the studios, enjoy light refreshments, music and the gallery of spring paintings lining the halls and corridors. Check out the art and meet the artists in this 1890's era elementary school carved into artist studios! Although the Center is only open to the public for one afternoon each May and each December, visitors are welcome by appointment with individual artists.
Jackson Art Center is a non-profit cooperative leased from the District of Columbia since 1990. Artists, however, have been using the building since the seventies and a few have been there for the duration. Artists generally lease workspace; others sublet or share studios. From a first-come-first-serve waiting list, several new artists join each year. Rents vary depending on the square footage of each space.
The studios, reminiscent of their century-plus origins, have high ceilings, tall windows, transoms and wonderful light. This ambiance and the synergy created by the interaction among working artists with so many different styles, mediums, and disciplines is energizing.
Jackson Art Center is as 3048 1/2 R street. Tel: 202.306.1722
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